I don't know how close any of you are to this, but I thought it might be interesting to attend if you are close. On Fri, 2 Mar 2001 22:18:40 -0600 SUE KNOST <SKNOST@email.usps.gov> writes: This is an abbreviated informational copy of what was sent to the newspapers. I wanted you to have the same information too. Civil War Weekend at Guilderland Public Library highlights history, women's achievements, and music of the Civil War era March 9 - 11, 2001. Friday night Mar 9 at 7 pm: Major General Henry Slocum at Gettysburg Saturday Mar 10 from 10:30 - 4: NY Women of the Civil War Era (see below) Sunday Mar 11 2 pm: Civil War Music 77th NY Balladeers ** All programs free and open to the public ** EVENT: WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH - Free Day long program DATE: MARCH 10, 2001 TIME: 10:30 AM TO 4:00 PM PLACE: GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 2222 WESTERN AVE , GUILDERLAND NY 1/2 MILE WEST OF INTERSECTION RTE 155 AND RT 20 PURPOSE: An educational event highlighting the accomplishments of women in New York State in the Civil War era with a focus on the Capital Region. Learn some surprising connections to modern history! SPONSORS: Capital District Civil War Round Table of Albany NY Guilderland Public Library COST: Free and open to the publice - registrations required (due to fire codes) HOW TO REGISTER (required for compliance with fire codes): Send name and # of attendees to Email: CDCWRT@yahoo.com Phone: Call Guilderland Library/Reference Desk at 456-2400 ext 7 US Mail: Conference, CDCWRT, PO Box 14871, Albany NY 12212 FOR MORE INFORMATION: WEBSITE: www.timesunion.com/communities/cdcwrt Click on Calendar of events and scroll to bottom PHONE: Reference Desk at 456-2400 ext 7 ADDITIONAL INFO: TWO MONTH-LONG DISPLAYS ON WOMEN'S HISTORY AND THE NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED GILDER- LEHRMAN EXHIBIT ON THE HISTORY OF SLAVERY HOURS 10 - 9 MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 -5 SAT 12- 5 SUN